Wheels of Wonder® Fire Wonder Ice Plant (Delosperma)
Perennial
- Bright multicolored blooms all summer long!
- Heat-loving and drought-tolerant succulent foliage.
- Quickly spreads to form a deer-resistant ground cover.
- Ideal container plant for hot patios.
- Zones 6-9, sun, 8" tall x 12" wide at maturity
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Description
We're delighted to offer the new series Wheels of Wonder® ice plants (or Delosperma ) for two main reasons: their larger flowers and incredibly long bloom time! Enjoy colorful bi-color flowers for up to 5 months without any maintenance to keep them blooming. They open their flowers during the day but close them at night, so early risers can watch them bloom each morning. Try planting them in masses for a thick groundcover, in containers for a sunny patio, or as a pop of color in rock gardens. Mix and match the six colors in the series or opt for a monochromatic ground cover. Either way, there will be plenty of flowers to shine all summer long.
Details
Patent #: PP25645
Common name: Hardy ice plant
Zone: 6 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8" X 1-2’
Flower color: Yellow, Orange, Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring - fall
Bloom time: Spring - fall
Features: Suitable for slopes, space savers, rare & unusual, low flammability, ground covers, fall color, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Alpine and rock gardens, container gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, slopes, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (> 6 hours sun).
Water: Water sparingly during the growing season. Plants have a good tolerance for heat and drought.
Spacing: 1-2 feet.
Fertilizing: None needed.
Winterizing: Winter survival depends on plants being kept dry during cold weather. They should be sited in dry, sheltered locations.
Maintenance & pruning: No pruning needed. Any wayward stems can be pinched or pruned out as needed.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
these are thriving and blooming like crazy. Gonna have to snag some more
I received a replacement of these wheels of wonder and I got them once again half dead… This Company is so iffy with plants coming to California during the summer months, so I asked them to send replacements in Oct… However, these were almost dead as well… I will not be ordering anymore plants from this Co
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I received the plants and they looked rough. I let them set in shade for 2 days as instructed and planted. Only 4/12 are still growing.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I ordered these in yellow and they arrived in great shape, and when I planted them in pots, they took off. Got larger quickly and bloomed within several days. I planted them mid-summer where they get at least 12 hours of sunlight. I water them every other day, because for more than a month we got no rain here. They love where they are and I love the little blooms.
Perfect little plant for a pavestone planter at the back of the patio that does not receive direct rain but loads of sunshine.
The plant arrive very healthy. Was in great shape to transplant into the garden.
Small for the price however very healthy
I purchased 26 ice plants in a few varieties and planted them in August and September. I also planted some Sweet Woodruff and they didn't do as well because of the heat.
I lost some of the ice plants, probably due to deer, but for the most part they seem to be growing well. There is a lot of erosion on the slope north of our pool and I am hopeful that these will cover the area next Spring and help solve that problem.
One of my better purchases from Great Garden Plants up to this point.
Not doing good
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Sooooo pretty man these red ones pop!! Zone 6b it gets bad in winter hope they make it like I’ve said before worth every penny. If they don’t make it I’ll be back. They took a bit to take but boy when they did they flourished. ❤️
After a few days of deciding where and how I wanted to plant them I got them in the ground and they are thriving!! Your plants are very healthy compared to the usual live plants from local nurseries or garden centers.
I am looking for red/yellow/orange. These look more pink in the picture even thought it says red. Are these pink/hot pink in the center?
Wheels of Wonder® Fire Wonder Ice Plant are yellow in the center with cherry-red, orange outer petals. These brightly colored flowers are sure to bring a cheerful look to your garden!
Are ice plants rabbit resistant?
Hi! In general, ice plants are often included in deer and rabbit resistant plant collections due to their succulent nature, which isn't typically favored by these animals. However, it's worth noting that "resistant" does not mean "rabbit-proof," and in conditions where food is scarce, rabbits may still nibble on plants that they would otherwise avoid. Check out our gardening article all about ice plants for more information:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/all-about-growing-caring-for-ice-plant-delosperma/
Are Ice Plants evergreen in Zone 6?
This plant is semi evergreen. It is evergreen in the warmer climates. In a zone 6 they are going to be deciduous.
Will they spread to cover more area? Or do I need to order more?
Thank you for contacting us! One quart size plant will spread 8" tall and 12" wide at maturity. How many ice plants you will need will depend on the area width and length, and the spacing. We have a plant calculator on the plant page to calculate the number of ice plants needed.